Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:13 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 55m at 12:03 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Sep 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:433.88:104.81:450.51:360.36:337:32Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:234.08:484.82:180.52:150.26:347:30Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:024.29:254.82:510.42:540.26:357:29Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:414.410:024.73:240.43:320.36:367:27Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:204.510:394.53:580.44:120.46:377:26Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:584.511:174.34:330.54:540.56:377:24Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:384.611:564.15:100.65:390.76:387:23Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:214.65:500.66:290.86:397:21Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:393.91:094.66:350.77:240.96:407:20Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:283.72:054.67:260.78:240.96:417:18Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:273.63:094.78:240.79:270.86:427:17Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:323.64:144.99:260.510:300.76:427:15Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:383.85:175.210:300.311:310.46:437:14Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:404.16:155.411:330.16:447:12Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:374.47:095.612:280.212:33-0.26:457:11Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:314.88:015.71:20-0.11:29-0.56:467:09New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:235.18:525.62:08-0.32:23-0.66:477:07New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:145.39:415.42:54-0.43:16-0.66:477:06New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:055.410:295.03:40-0.44:08-0.56:487:04Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:555.411:174.64:26-0.35:02-0.26:497:03Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:455.25:13-0.15:580.16:507:01Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:064.212:365.06:030.16:560.46:517:00First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:583.81:324.76:550.47:580.66:516:58First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:543.42:324.47:510.69:020.86:526:57First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:573.23:384.38:500.810:060.96:536:55First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:043.24:424.39:510.811:060.96:546:54Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:043.45:364.310:490.811:550.86:556:52Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:533.66:214.511:420.76:566:51Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:363.87:014.612:330.712:290.66:576:49Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:164.17:394.71:080.61:110.46:576:48Full Moon30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8631542)

Common Questions About Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA today?

Slack tide in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA is approximately 3:08 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA?

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Sand Shoal Inlet, VA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Sand Shoal Inlet, VA?

Tide predictions for Sand Shoal Inlet, VA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Sand Shoal Inlet, VA?

Tide data for Sand Shoal Inlet, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8631542. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8631542.

What is the moon phase in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Sand Shoal Inlet, VA is Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Sand Shoal Inlet, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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